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Associations between childhood violence and mental health in refugee settings in Uganda
No full textBackground: Childhood violence and mental health remain concerning public health issues globally yet there is limited evidence on the associations between experiences of such violence and mental health in refugee settings. Objective: To assess the association between experiences of childhood violence (sexual, physical, and emotional violence) and mental health (severe mental distress, self-harm, suicidal ideation and/or attempted suicide) in refugee settings in Uganda. Data and methods: Data are from the 2022 Uganda Humanitarian Violence against Children and Youth Survey (HVACS) conducted among 1338 females and 927 males aged 13–24 years between March and April 2022. Cross-tabulation with chi-square tests and multivariate logistic regression analysis were used to assess the association between experiencing childhood violence and mental health. Results: The results show a high prevalence of experiencing childhood violence (females 40.8% vs males 55.2%) and mental distress (45% for both males and females). Females who experienced childhood sexual violence had significantly higher odds of reporting severe mental distress (aOR = 1.989; CI = 1.216–3.255), suicidal ideation and/or attempted suicide (aOR = 4.119; CI = 2.157–7.864) and self-harm (aOR = 3.734; CI = 1.619–8.609) compared to those who did not experience such violence. Experiencing childhood physical or emotional violence was also significantly associated with increased odds of reporting suicidal ideation and/or attempts and self-harm among females. Among males, childhood emotional violence was significantly associated with increased odds of reporting suicidal ideation and/or attempts (aOR = 9.233; CI = 2.293–37.177) or severe mental distress (aOR = 2.823; CI = 1.115–7.148). Conclusion: Childhood exposure to violence was associated with poor mental health, with a higher risk observed among females. The findings of this paper provide critical insights to facilitate the development or strengthening of violence prevention and response interventions on violence against children in refugee settings
Microneedle of drug delivery systems
No full textOver the past few years, there has been significant interest in a developing transdermal delivery technology due to its ability to effectively deliver therapeutic and cosmeceutical products for various purposes. These applications include vaccines, drugs, and biomolecules aimed at addressing skin-related issues. One major advantage of transdermal administration is its ability to bypass the initial metabolic breakdown of the drug and facilitate sustained release. However, the stratum corneum acts as a barrier, limiting drug delivery. To overcome this challenge, microneedles (MNs) have emerged as a painless, minimally invasive, and user-friendly transdermal drug delivery system, offering high drug bioavailability. In recent years, various types of MNs have been developed using innovative production techniques. These MNs can be classified morphologically as solid, coated, dissolved, or hollow, depending on the specific transdermal drug delivery method employed, namely “poke and patch,” “coat and poke,” “poke and release,” and “poke and flow,” respectively
The case for adolescent girls’ rights and investments in the implementation of the Pact for the Future and the 2030 Global Agenda: A collection of global data insights
Get PDFGlobally, there has been notable progress in improving adolescent girls’ wellbeing over the past few decades. These strides have been majorly driven by commitments such as the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, the International Conference on Population and Development Program of Action, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). However, the progress has been uneven, especially in low- and middle-income countries—girls continue to be left behind and face gendered challenges in multiple aspects of their lives, including education, health, socio-economic aspects, digital technology use, among others, which hinder a healthy and effective transition to adulthood. Partnerships and multi-dimensional policies and investments are needed for girls to thrive, as countries take the final stretch of the SDGs with the renewed momentum of the Summit of the Future’s Pact for the Future (and annexes) and looking forward to the post 2030 agenda. This brief summarizes achievements, gaps, and solutions that could address these inequities
Factors influencing the acceptability of the Test, Treat and Refer practice for malaria among caregivers of under 5 children at community pharmacies and drug shops in Nigeria
No full textMalaria affects children under the age of five and pregnant women, leading to high morbidity and mortality rates. In sub-Saharan Africa, Patent and Proprietary Medicine Vendors (PPMVs) have been identified as key players in the provision of malaria treatment due to their accessibility and availability in communities, however, PPMVs do not usually tested before fever cases are treated as malaria or refer clients.
The dataset includes 150 caregivers of children under five years old who received malaria services from trained CPs and PPMVs on the IntegratE project in Kaduna and Lagos states, Nigeria. Data collection was conducted between May and July 2022 via quantitative telephone interviews after CPs and PPMVs informed their clients about the study and requested their permission to share their details, including phone numbers, with the IntegratE Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation (RME) team.
The purpose this study was to explore the factors influencing caregivers’ acceptance of the test, treatment and referral practices for malaria management provided by CPs and PPMVs in Kaduna and Lagos states, Nigeria
Rapid evidence assessment on the landscape and impact of young feminist organizing in Kenya
Get PDFGlobally, adolescent girls, young women, and youth-led initiatives have been a crucial part of feminist and social justice struggles. In Kenya, young feminist activists, young feminist organizing / organizations (YFO) have been historically rooted in grassroots movements and are now being positioned and brought into formal spaces to play a vital role in rejuvenating, strengthening, and sustaining feminist activism. There continue to be power dynamics, systematic barriers, and harmful policies that underestimate, lock out, or disregard young feminists. This Rapid Evidence Assessment aims to provide an overview of the YFO landscape, strategies, impact on policy and social change, and challenges faced. For this review, we categorized young feminists as girls, young women, trans women, or gender-nonconforming individuals aged 15–35 involved with or leading collectives, groups, or organizations working on various issues, collectively referred to as YFOs
Une exploration qualitative multi-perspectives des obstacles et des catalyseurs à l\u27accès et à la réception de services et soins de fertilité dans les établissements de santé à Dakar, au Sénégal
Get PDFCette recherche s’appuie sur les conclusions des travaux antérieurs de Population Council pour comprendre l\u27étendue, les causes et les conséquences de l\u27infertilité au Sénégal conduite en 2019. Elle explore des connaissances, des opinions et des expériences de ceux qui recherchent/ont reçu des services de fertilité, y compris la Procréation Médicalement Assistée (PMA), des services publics et des spécialistes du secteur privé qui fournissent ces services. L’étude a également exploré la sensibilisation et les connaissances de la communauté sur les problèmes d’infertilité ainsi que la disponibilité des options de PMA.
This research builds on the findings of Population Council\u27s previous work to understand the extent, causes and consequences of infertility in Senegal, conducted in 2019. The study explored the knowledge, opinions and experiences of those who seek/have received fertility services, including medically assisted reproduction (MAR), public services and private sector professionals who provide these services. The study also explored community awareness and knowledge of infertility issues and the availability of MAR options.
Executive summary in English (p. 4–5
Young Feminist Organizing (YFO) Project video—Nawiri: Impact of YFOs
No full textGlobally and throughout history, young feminist activists have been a crucial part of feminist and social justice struggles in different settings and at different levels including the local, regional, and global levels. The Population Council Kenya in partnership with the Population Council Mexico and the Girl Innovation, Research, and Learning (GIRL) Center is implementing the Nawiri Project. The project conducts participatory, young-feminist-centered research and works closely with young feminist organizers (YFO), academics, and identified stakeholders to provide insights on the landscape of young feminist organizing and the impact (fostering improved outcomes and sustained change in government policies and society) with a focus on Kenya and Mexico
On-site provision of family planning services in factory settings in Egypt
Get PDFBetween February 2023 and May 2024, the Population Council, in partnership with the Egyptian Chamber of Apparel and Home Textile Industries (ECAHT) and with support from the Ministry of Health and Population (MOHP) and the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Cairo, assessed the acceptability, effectiveness and cost of an intervention that combines raising awareness of family planning/reproductive health with on-site provision of family planning services. The intervention, known as the “Our Health is Our Capital” project, was implemented in 10 garment factories in El Amereya Free Investment Zone. Results showed that this model of public–private partnership is acceptable to both workers and factory managers/line supervisors, is effective in addressing workers’ family planning needs, and is a smart investment for businesses. A number of recommendations for scaling up this intervention to the national level are provided in the report
Acceptability of and Preferences for Long-Acting Injectable Hormonal Contraception: Results from a National Online Survey with US Women
Get PDFOur team is developing a microsphere formulation to control the release of etonogestrel, targeting a 6- to 12-month duration, steady hormone dose, and a rapid drop in plasma concentrations at end of duration. It is unclear how acceptable the LAI will be given specific attributes, which duration(s) women prefer, and how LAI acceptability/preferences vary between different end-users. End-user research is critical across the full product development and implementation process